Sombrero Pasta Salad

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (16 ounce) package spiral shaped pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle catalina dressing

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is browned; drain.
• 3 add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
• 4 rinse pasta in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl.
• 5 add beef mixture, cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato and olives; mix well.
• 6 add the dressing and toss to coat.
• 7 cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.